A: The fire was ignited by an accident. B: Are you sure that it was not arson? ignite vt. 点燃,引发 vi. 着火 A: The new lights illuminate the room well. B: Yes, I had them specially designed. illuminate vt. 1.照明,照亮;2.阐明,启发 A: Is that you Helen or are you an illusion? B: Yes, it really is me and I haven t seen you for years! illusion n. 1.幻想,错误的观念;2.错觉,幻觉,假象 A: Your essay was very imaginative but lacking detail B: But you did say, Sir, that you wanted us to be creative. imaginative a. 富有想象力的,爱想象的 A: Is that the real painting or just an imitation? B: No, it is just a copy. imitation n. 1.模仿;2.仿制,仿制品;3.赝品 A: You are always immersed in a book. B: I love reading, I can t help it. immerse vt. 1.使沉浸;2.使沉浸在,使专心于 A: My departure will be imminent. |